Meet the Beauty Behind Scandal's Brainy Investigator

You'll never believe the most scandalous thing actress Darby Stanchfield has done.

As Abby Whelan, one of the members of the DC crisis management team on TVs Scandal, Darby Stanchfield engages in all sorts of undercover mischief. In real life, the actress is a lot more, well, forthcoming. Get to know her and then check out the denim-themed styles she modeled for us in Ojai, California (shes showing off a sneak peek above!).

What's something about yourself that would surprise us?I grew up in Dutch Harbor, Alaska  a place so tiny, we got only one channel on TV. The high school and middle school had 50 kids total!

Whats the weirdest thing in your fridge?A bag of kimchi, which is fermented cabbage. I bought it over a month ago after hearing about its health benefits. But it's expired  like bad yogurt.

Name one beauty trend you just can't get on board with.Nail art. I don't have the interest or the time. I'm lucky if I get my nails done, period.

Who is your fave texting buddy? My dad. We text during Scandal, but he thinks he's tweeting! He'll tell me what he thinks about the episode  including how my hair and makeup look.

Who has been your coolest celebrity encounter? I did Jimmy Kimmel Live a while ago, and Lady Gaga was in the dressing room next to mine. The outfit she wore walking down the hall was even more fabulous than what she wore onstage!

Whats the most "scandalous" thing you've ever done?I've been pulled over five times for speeding  and talked my way out of every single ticket!

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